Posts Categorized: Healthcare

Columbia Memorial Health launches the region’s first digital “symptom checker” powered by Mediktor

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Columbia Memorial Health (CMH) announced the launch of its state of the art digital “Symptom Checker” technology—the region’s first online virtual medical assistant that will allow patients to efficiently assess and triage their symptoms and quickly access the care they need. The service is an advanced symptom-checking tool that combines the use of Artificial Intelligence… Read more »

The Navigators are Hosting A Virtual Summit About Vaccine Access and Health Equity

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Join The Navigators on October 11th and 12th for a virtual summit where thought leaders and innovators from Public Health and Pharmacy discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing Monkeypox outbreak as well as other topics. The Navigators are a thought leadership group that spans across Pharmacy and Public Health and is focused on numerous efforts including advancing… Read more »

Importance of Newborn Screenings

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Most newborn babies are healthy when they’re born. But some babies look healthy, but may have a rare health condition. When a baby is born, it’s important he or she is screened and tested because if problems are found early, they can prevent more serious problems. It’s important to check if a baby’s heart is… Read more »

Influenza Vaccine Just As Important As Ever, Maybe Even More So

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Each year, seasonal flu infections cause a variety of symptoms that start suddenly. The flu typically makes you feel rotten for 3 to 5 days. However, it can be dangerous for young children, older adults, and others with certain health conditions. To protect yourself and your community, you need a flu shot every year. Last… Read more »

Intermountain LDS Hospital Begins Trauma Level IV Certification Process

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Intermountain LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City is in the process of achieving a Level IV trauma certification from the Utah Bureau of Emergency Medical Services to enhance trauma care close to home. Earning a Level IV trauma center designation certifies that LDS Hospital is able to provide advanced trauma life support to evaluate and… Read more »